Homemade Focaccia Bread I Get Asked to Make on Repeat! 🍞

This is the easiest focaccia bread you will ever make — and it's the one recipe my family asks me to make on repeat. No stand mixer, no kneading, no special equipment. Just a few pantry staples, one bowl, and some patience. The result? A golden, crispy crust with a soft, airy inside that's perfect for dipping, sandwiches, or just eating straight off the pan. I'll walk you through every step — from mixing the dough to that moment when you dimple the top with your fingers and drizzle on the olive oil. If you've been intimidated by bread baking, this is the recipe to start with. Trust me — if I can do it on my little urban homestead, you can too. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — The focaccia everyone asks for 0:43 — Ingredients 1:29 — Why this is Foolproof 1:58 — Mixing and First Rise 2:37 — Bowl Folds (or stretch and folds) 4:19 -- Rest overnight or rest for 30 minutes 6:13 -- Filling, Shaping, 2nd Rise 6:34 -- Toppings and Dimpling dough 7:08 -- Into the Oven 7:47 — Out of the oven — that crunch 8:12 — Taste test & Outro INGREDIENTS • 5 cups bread flour or all-purpose • 1.5 to 2 tsp salt • 1.5 tsp instant yeast • 2 1/4 cups warm water • 2-4 Tbs olive oil (plus more for drizzling) • 1/2 to 1 stick butter cubes • Flaky sea salt + herbs for topping MORE FROM HOMESTEAD WISH → Homemade Coffee Creamer 3 Ways: [   • Homemade Coffee Creamer Beats Store Bought...  ] → Sourdough Bread From Scratch: [   • Easy Sourdough Bread Recipe 🍞 No Starter. ...  ] #Focaccia #BreadBaking #HomesteadWish #EasyBreadRecipe #Homesteading #BakingFromScratch